NBA executive: Reeves gets 30 million+ annual salary in the next contract. The Lakers are optimistic about him and Doncic s partner

August 7 news, on August 7, according to the US media ESPN, Lakers guard Reeves will receive an early contract renewal with an annual salary of $30 million, allowing him to form a long-term backcourt partner with Doncic. On August 6, ESPN reporters Bobby Marks, Dave McMenamin, Tim Bontemps and Zach Kram jointly wrote an article about some of the situations in the Lakers.

According to the latest reports, Lakers player Austin Reeves' annual salary in the 2025-26 season was $13.94 million, ranking fourth in the Lakers' salary. His current contract is $53.8 million signed in 2023, and is currently in his third year, with a player option in the 2026-27 season, with an annual salary of $14.9 million. He has the option to jump out of his contract next summer.

A team executive said of Reeves' next contract: "I think he will get a $30 million annual salary." Many team management also had a consensus with the executive when talking about Reeves' future. Both the executive and other sources believe Reeves will likely eventually return to Los Angeles, which will lay the foundation for his role as Doncic's long-term backcourt partner.

Last season, Reeves averaged 20 points and 6 assists per game, and cooperated with two superstar teammates James and Doncic. As the Lakers begin their transformation with Doncic as the core, Reeves, 25, is expected to take on a more critical role.

At present, the Lakers have obtained center Ayton through trades and introduced former best defensive player Smart, and are gradually forming a championship lineup.

In response, netizens said, "While there is still value, trade quickly."

"It's okay to play the regular season, but it won't work if you are targeted in the playoffs!!!"

" Rivers must play as a substitute, otherwise they can trade quickly and make a defensive one. Rivers is not as useful as DFS in the playoffs, and 3 points are enough to defend."

" Currently, it is the time when his trading value is the highest. The Lakers are the best strategy to take action while the hot is. If they hold on like this, it will be bad. In hand. "

"I personally think Rivers has an annual salary of 3,000➕ and is suitable for weak teams. Otherwise, he is not worth more than 30 million in a strong team or a playoff team. The main reason is that his hardware conditions are that his skills are not keeping up and will be targeted unlimitedly. Moreover, his personal breakthrough and finishing ability or shooting skills cannot reach the point where he can stand out in the playoffs. In the small man, his skills are not small with Iverson's top breakthrough or Curry's first-class shooting skills. "

"Rivers is waiting for James to leave the team and he can sign a big contract."